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Foreign investment fee an “outrageous impost” that will hurt economy: PCA

Proposed legislation that will increase the cost of foreign investment applications fees has been slammed by the Property Council as being "an outrageous impost on safe institutional investment into commercial property and discourage the very… …
Co-living company Hmlet moves into property and lifestyle sector

Hmlet, Asia-Pacific’s fastest growing co-living company, announced a range of products that see them enter the property and lifestyle space. …
LJ Hooker turns 92, and partners with Headspace

On September 20, 1928, Leslie Joseph Hooker opened a real estate office in Maroubra, …
REIWA point to QLD’s example as the way forward for WA

REIWA President Damian Collins has commended the Queensland Government's handling of the COVID-19 legislation …
“Mr Premier, I don’t think you understand” – REIV

REIV announce the start of a public campaign urging the government to reconsider their decisions, …
$52.5m greener buildings package welcomed

The Property Council of Australia has welcomed today's announcement of a $1.9 billion package of investment in future technologies, …
The pandemic has changed what buyers want, and developers are following suit

The pandemic has changed how and where people want to live, and what features they are now looking for in a house. …
Qld eviction freeze to be lifted in under two weeks

From September 30, the Queensland Government will lift its ban on the eviction of residential tenants unable to pay their rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic. …
Gen Z wants split-rate mortgages, Boomers want fixed rates

The generational gap is evident in new research by Finder, which shows a new level of employment uncertainty is influencing how younger generations would prefer to structure their home loans. …
Outdoor auctions now allowed in regional Victoria

Some good news has come at last for the Victorian real estate industry. …
HomeBuilder will keep residential building industry afloat in December Quarter

The HIA New Home Sales report indicates that HomeBuilder will support building activity and protect jobs in the industry during the December 2020 Quarter. …
Vic Government passes “fundamentally flawed” retail leases bill

The Victorian Government yesterday passed the Retail Leases Amendment Bill. …

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Guest Contributors September 16, 2020

The easing of regional Victoria’s restrictions signals hope for Melbourne too

Regional Victoria will take the third step out of COVID-19 restrictions. …
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Guest Contributors September 15, 2020

Why COVID-19 might not change our cities as much as we expect

What will be the normal way of urban living when the COVID-19 crisis passes? What aspects will remain with us and what will disappear? …
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Guest Contributors September 11, 2020

Ultraviolet light can make indoor spaces safer during the pandemic – if it’s used the right way

Ultraviolet light has a long history as a disinfectant and the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, is readily rendered harmless by UV light. …
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Guest Contributors September 11, 2020

After COVID, we’ll need a rethink to repair Australia’s housing system and the economy

A new report from the New South Wales Productivity Commission (NSWPC) announces that “[higher] housing costs […] impose broader economic costs”. …
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Anton Babkov September 11, 2020

What would you do with an extra six-and-a-half hours each week?

You could make about 65 more cold calls. Or hold 13 more open homes. Or you could take a power-nap every day of the week. …
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Caroline Bolderston September 9, 2020

Knowledge is power

Spring is one of the peak selling periods agents look forward to each year. Listings are often more abundant as many owners choose to sell when their property looks its best. …
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Latest from the Podcast

Guest Interview

Samantha McLean September 18, 2020

How smart tech can supercharge lead generation

This episode of the Elevate podcast is brought to you by Connect Now Alex Ouwens is co-founder of Ouwens Casserly Real Estate, …
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Samantha McLean September 15, 2020

How to successfully scale your business by outsourcing

This episode of the Elevate podcast is brought to you by Connect Now When we talk about scaling it generally means one of three things - hiring, …
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Guest Interview

Samantha McLean September 11, 2020

The traits of top performers in real estate

This episode of the Elevate podcast is brought to you by Connect Now Have you ever wondered how the best agents and auctioneers stay on top even during the toughest of times? …
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Guest Interview

Samantha McLean September 4, 2020

Riding the real estate wave

This episode of the Elevate podcast is brought to you by Connect Now Director of Richardson & Wrench Elizabeth Bay/Potts Point Jason Boon has made his mark as Sydney’s go-to inner-city agent for almost 30 years.… …
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Samantha McLean August 28, 2020

The Executive BDM

This episode of the Elevate podcast is brought to you by Connect Now Looking for tips and strategies to put your best foot forward as a BDM for Property Management? …
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Samantha McLean August 24, 2020

Tapping into Australia’s rental marketplace

This episode of the Elevate podcast is brought to you by Connect Now REA Group's Chief Consumer Product Officer Val Brown is responsible for the group's rent strategy. …
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From the Editor - Samantha McLean

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Samantha McLean August 25, 2020

The ultimate guide to real estate prospecting resources

We have trawled the Elite Agent archive, as well as the entire living history of the internet, to present both golden oldies and new thinking to help you gain inspiration in your real estate prospecting. …
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From the Editor

Samantha McLean July 1, 2020

Thodey report recommends land tax, not stamp duty

NSW stamp duty should be replaced by land tax, according to a recommendation of the Thodey Report, which was released today. …
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From the Editor

Samantha McLean May 19, 2020

Property industry can help kickstart economic recovery

Australia's leaders have taken decisive action in response to coronavirus which has protected Australians from the terrible health outcomes seen in other countries. …
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Samantha McLean May 13, 2020

COVID-19 Trends and impacts

This video is part of the Transform 2020 series of videos which talks about: COVID-19 - extreme change, but where are the opportunities for real estate agents, …
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Samantha McLean May 3, 2020

Emphasis on communication

When the realities of COVID-19 hit, REA Group had to respond quickly. The company’s priority was to support its people and customers while getting behind the real estate industry to navigate through this global pandemic.… …
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Samantha McLean April 20, 2020

The ultimate guide for remote working and managing remote teams

COVID-19 has meant that we all need to get used to working from home, even if we've never done it before. …
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Feature Interviews

Feature Interviews

Samantha McLean September 18, 2020

Focus and discipline

Jason Pellegrino has seen a lot of businesses transform in his career so far. And with a CV full of experience in a number of blue chip companies, …
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#teamelite September 17, 2020

Will Torres: Value your worth as an agent

Years in the industry? 16 years What's a special place in your local area? My office. It’s my second home. Other than that, …
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Nathan Jolly September 15, 2020

From Olympic Gold to real estate gold: Gail Miller reflects on Sydney 2000

Gail Miller is the founding director of Goldstone Property Sales …
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#teamelite September 14, 2020

Passion and pride

Five years ago Laura and Samuel Shooter started SJ Shooter Real Estate in the study of their Dubbo home. Now, Laura has taken out a grand prize of $5,000 and the winner's trophy for Transform… …
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Feature Interviews

#teamelite September 10, 2020

Andrew Harding: Enjoy the journey

Years in the industry?I started in October 2017. I was extremely fortunate that in my first full year in 2018 I was working under the CEO. …
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#teamelite September 10, 2020

Contestants Sarah and George discuss this unusual season of The Block

From one of the most challenging years in our history, to one of the most unusual ‘The Block’ series in its history. …
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Feature Interviews

Nathan Jolly September 7, 2020

Common questions answered about Victoria’s new roadmap

The Victorian government’s roadmap out of pandemic lockdowns includes new provisions for single people living alone and single parents: the “single social bubble” system, …
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#teamelite September 7, 2020

Strong hands steady the ship

Joel Davoren took up the role of Managing Director at RE/MAX Australia at the start of July. He says transitioning into the role has meant adapting quickly and a shift in thinking, but with change an ever-present… …
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#teamelite September 3, 2020

Stefan Siciliano: Play the long game

Years in the industry?Four years, eight months. What's a special place in your local area?Greenacres shopping centre. I see so many present and past clients here. …
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#teamelite August 27, 2020

Andrew Kyriacou: Deliver what you promise

Years in the industry?I have been in the industry for 15 years. What's a special place in your local area?The special place in my area is the local café, …
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#teamelite August 20, 2020

Luke Stevenson: Local knowledge

Years in the industry?The end of August will be two years in real estate in Tamworth for me. Before that I was working in flight operations for Jetstar in Melbourne. …
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#teamelite August 13, 2020

Alex Pearson: Work hard, stay humble

What was your first job?Fresh out of ‘school’ I worked as a bricklayer’s labourer in the summer and spent my winters playing cricket in the UK. …
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Sharon Fox-Slater August 19, 2020

Renovating and insurance cover

With COVID-19 resulting in higher rental vacancies in some states and the announcement of the HomeBuilder program, landlords may be thinking about renovating their investment property. …
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July 28, 2020

Off the leash and on the lease – the pros and cons of pets in rentals
July 23, 2020

Turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s road map
July 14, 2020

Consistent communication

Listing and Marketing

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Cassandra Charlesworth June 30, 2020

30 minutes with Daniel Lee – Plum Property Brisbane

Only 10 seconds into a video depicting an Indooroopilly home, it’s hard not to break into outright laughter. On screen is Plum Property principal Daniel Lee looking for all intents and purposes like a dodgy… …
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June 25, 2020

Tony Issa: Being true to others and ourselves
June 24, 2020

Boosting exposure with innovative marketing
June 18, 2020

Tenants play key role in rent roll growth

Real Estate Tech and Social

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Trevor Bragg September 8, 2020

Automation made easy

'The clock is ticking' is a phrase well known to real estate agents. There always seems to be so much to do in so little time. …
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July 15, 2020

How to pick the right tech mix
July 5, 2020

Daily grind or creative mind?
June 23, 2020

Avoiding data disaster

Leadership

Business Leadership

Paul Roach September 16, 2020

An essential cashflow management guide for difficult times

It's just as easy to go broke in a boom as it is in a bust. Equally you can make profit with negative cashflow and a loss with positive cashflow. …
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September 2, 2020

Communication conquers crisis
August 31, 2020

The buck stops with the boss
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The leadership workout

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